Bridgeport, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06608
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,671
- 5,116/sq mi High-density area
- $45,754
- Median income Below-median income area
- $235,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgeport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,116
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06608 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06608 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 13,671 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 5,116 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06608 reports a modest median household income of $45,754 (60% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,771. The poverty rate is 26.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $235,800 (46% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,320; owner occupancy is 24.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06608 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 06608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06608.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06608, Bridgeport, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,671
Population
2.7
Area (sq mi)
5,116
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06608?
34.7
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
35.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$45,754
Median Household Income
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$23,771
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06608 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Bridgeport, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,754 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,926housing units
4,926
Total Housing Units
4,470
Occupied Units
456
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,800
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,320
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 146 business establishments in ZIP 06608, employing approximately 1,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,366,000.
146
Businesses
1,694
Employees
$83.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 11 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 06608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06606
Bridgeport (06606)
46,236 residents
- 06611
Trumbull (06611)
36,091 residents
- 06824
Fairfield (06824)
33,900 residents
- 06614
Stratford (06614)
32,929 residents
- 06604
Bridgeport (06604)
30,313 residents
- 06605
Bridgeport (06605)
23,397 residents
- 06610
Bridgeport (06610)
22,735 residents
- 06825
Fairfield (06825)
21,123 residents
- 06615 18,453
Stratford (06615)
18,453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06608 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06824
Fairfield (06824)
$193,300 median income
- 06611
Trumbull (06611)
$163,073 median income
- 06825
Fairfield (06825)
$135,504 median income
- 06614
Stratford (06614)
$110,943 median income
- 06615
Stratford (06615)
$81,534 median income
- 06606 $73,372
Bridgeport (06606)
$73,372 median income
- 06605 $56,179
Bridgeport (06605)
$56,179 median income
- 06610 $51,634
Bridgeport (06610)
$51,634 median income
- 06604 $50,026
Bridgeport (06604)
$50,026 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06608 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06607 | Bridgeport, CT | 7,843 | 1.2 mi |
| 06604 | Bridgeport, CT | 30,313 | 1.2 mi |
| 06610 | Bridgeport, CT | 22,735 | 1.4 mi |
| 06606 | Bridgeport, CT | 46,236 | 2.2 mi |
| 06605 | Bridgeport, CT | 23,397 | 2.5 mi |
| 06615 | Stratford, CT | 18,453 | 2.6 mi |
| 06825 | Fairfield, CT | 21,123 | 3.3 mi |
| 06614 | Stratford, CT | 32,929 | 4.1 mi |
| 06611 | Trumbull, CT | 36,091 | 5.3 mi |
| 06824 | Fairfield, CT | 33,900 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06608, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,671 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06608 in?
ZIP code 06608 (Bridgeport) is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06608?
ZIP code 06608 in Bridgeport, CT has a population of 13,671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06608?
The median household income in ZIP 06608 is $45,754, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06608?
The median home value in ZIP 06608 is $235,800, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06608 is Two or More Ethnicities at 24.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06608?
ZIP code 06608 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 1,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06608 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06608?
In ZIP code 06608, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06608 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06608?
In ZIP code 06608, approximately 24.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06608 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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